Delays, cancelations reported at Chicago airports ahead of 4th of July weekend
The weather is partially to blame for some delays and cancellations at Chicago airports.
Holiday travel rush begins as Chicago airports brace for busiest weekend in years
Thursday kicked off the busiest time period for Chicago air travel since the pandemic started.
Chicago's July 4th holiday traffic to be heavy — here's what you need to know
Chicago's airports are expecting more than 1.6 million passengers between Thursday and Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday.
Four handguns - 3 of which were loaded - intercepted at Chicago airports this week
Authorities recovered four handguns - three of which were loaded - in four days from carry-on bags at O’Hare and Midway airports this week, according to TSA.
Chicago's airports installing lactation pods for nursing mothers
New lactation pods are coming to Chicago airports, offering a private oasis for nursing mothers to use at no charge.
Pritzker lifts mask requirement for Illinois public transportation
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on public transit, in public transit hubs, or in airports across Illinois.
Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip
The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.
Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.
'Cannabis amnesty boxes' rarely used to ditch weed at Chicago airports, records show
Millions of passengers have flown out of Chicago since weed was fully legalized in Illinois, but only a few dozen have pitched their pot in the “cannabis amnesty boxes” set up at the city’s two major airports.
Technical problems strand thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers in Chicago, nationwide
Technical problems stranded thousands of Southwest Airlines passengers in Chicago and nationwide. Nate Rodgers reports from Midway Airport.
Chicago man charged with hopping fence naked, climbing onto plane at Midway Airport
A 33-year-old Chicago man has been arrested after hopping a fence at Midway International Airport, and climbing onto a plane that was preparing to take off, police said.
'Butt-naked' man jumps fence at Midway Airport and hops on wing of private jet: CPD
A security breach at Midway Airport is raising serious questions about safety on the tarmac.
Man jumps fence at Midway Airport, climbs private jet
A 33-year-old man is in police custody after jumping a fence at Midway Airport, naked, Tuesday afternoon. Roseanne Tellez was live at the airport with details.
Chicago archdiocese to offer ashes-to-go for commuters on Ash Wednesday
Catholics in Chicago can receive ashes during their commute on Ash Wednesday as part of a service being offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
16-year-old reported missing from Midway Airport found safe
A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing leaving Midway Airport Friday night has been found.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
Heavy snowfall blankets Chicago area, residents begin digging out neighborhoods
Chicago residents have begun digging out after a thick snowfall Friday morning that dumped over 6 inches on some neighborhoods.
2 inches of snow falls on Chicago, to be followed by coldest temps of season
The Chicago area saw its second major snowfall in a week Monday morning, ahead of a deep freeze forecast for Tuesday night when wind chills could fall to minus 19 degrees.
TSA agents stopped over 130 guns at Chicago airports in 2021
TSA can impose civil penalties of up to $13,910 per violation per person.
More than 600 flights canceled at Chicago's airports on Sunday
Flight cancellations have been a problem throughout the holiday season, as flight crews get hit with COVID. A winter storm that hit Chicago on New Year's Day also impacted flights.